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Queen Elizabeth II: The longest-reigning monarch in British history

Her Majesty oversaw 15 prime ministers and was devoutly dedicated to both country and Commonwealth

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II: the end of the 'new Elizabethan age'

When Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne in 1952, Britain was just seven years out of the second world war. Rebuilding work was still ongoing, and rationing key products such as sugar, eggs, cheese and meat would continue for another year or so.

The Conversation · Sep 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II: A life in pictures - OLD

A look back at the life of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022

Eight things Boris Johnson said in his speech – and what he meant

From the Covid vaccine rollout to his stance against Russia, outgoing PM was keen to cement his legacy

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2022

Queen’s relationship with her Prime Ministers - and when they broke protocol

Her first Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill and her most recent will be Liz Truss, the 15th figure she has welcomed to the role

Daily Mirror · Sep 6, 2022

Where does Boris Johnson stand in the pantheon of modern British prime ministers?

He’s clearly not in the Churchill or Thatcher first class, and his personal flaws and precipitate fall from power means he’s demoted below the likes of Blair and Wilson in the second division. However, Brexit and his election success put him above May and Cameron, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022

When will Queen meet Liz Truss in Scotland? New Prime Minister's protocol

New prime minister Liz Truss will be asked to 'kiss the hands' of the Queen as a traditional sign of loyalty to the monarch. There are differing accounts about whether there is still a physical kiss exchanged

Daily Mirror · Sep 5, 2022

Where does Boris Johnson stand in the pantheon of modern British prime ministers?

He’s clearly not in the Churchill or Thatcher first class, and his personal flaws and precipitate fall from power means he’s demoted below the likes of Blair and Wilson in the second division. However, Brexit and his election success put him above May and Cameron, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022

Boris Johnson scolded by staff for 'sharing Queen's brutally honest comment from meeting'

The Queen will meet her 15th Prime Minister this week as Boris Johnson says goodbye to Number 10 - and aides will be hoping Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak's first meeting goes more smoothly than the outgoing leader's

Daily Mirror · Sep 5, 2022

Boris Johnson broke all the rules, but history may be kind to him yet

From Brexit to Covid, there were some gleams of light – but the PM’s belief he was above the law did for him in the end, says academic and author Vernon Bogdanor

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2022